Church Website Content & Media Policy
Effective Date: April 2026
Revered Web Solutions builds and maintains websites for churches, ministries, and nonprofit organizations. Many church websites include sermons, worship music, photos of church events, livestreams, and ministry materials.
This policy explains the responsibilities of clients regarding the content they provide for use on their website.
Throughout this policy, “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us” refers to Revered Web Solutions.
“Client” refers to the church, ministry, nonprofit organization, or authorized representative using our services.
1. Client Responsibility for Website Content
Clients are responsible for all materials submitted for use on their website.
This includes, but is not limited to:
• sermon recordings
• worship music or lyrics
• videos or livestream recordings
• photographs of events or church members
• written articles or devotionals
• ministry graphics or promotional materials
• downloadable files or PDFs
By providing content to be placed on a website, the Client confirms they have the legal right to use and publish that material.
2. Copyrighted Music and Worship Content
Church services often include music protected by copyright law.
If a website publishes or streams worship music, sermon clips containing music, or recorded services, the church may be responsible for obtaining proper licenses through organizations such as:
• Christian Copyright Licensing International
• OneLicense
Revered Web Solutions does not obtain music licenses on behalf of clients and is not responsible for ensuring that licensing requirements are met.
Clients are responsible for verifying that all music used on their website or livestreams is properly licensed.
3. Photos and Videos of Church Members
Many church websites include photos or videos of:
• worship services
• ministry events
• youth activities
• community outreach programs
Clients should ensure that they have appropriate permission to publish images or videos of individuals, especially minors.
Churches may wish to maintain photo consent policies or media release forms for members and event participants.
Revered Web Solutions is not responsible for obtaining or managing photo consent agreements.
4. Sermon Archives and Media Libraries
Church websites often host:
• sermon audio recordings
• video sermons
• livestream archives
• teaching resources
Clients are responsible for ensuring that these materials do not include copyrighted content that cannot legally be redistributed online.
If sermons contain copyrighted music or video content, the church must confirm they have permission to publish those recordings.
5. User-Submitted Content
Some church websites may allow visitors to submit content such as:
• prayer requests
• testimonials
• comments
• ministry sign-ups
• event submissions
Clients are responsible for reviewing and moderating user-submitted content.
Revered Web Solutions is not responsible for content posted by third parties through website forms, comments, or other submission tools.
6. Prohibited Content
Websites built or hosted by Revered Web Solutions may not be used to distribute content that is:
• unlawful
• defamatory
• discriminatory or hateful
• obscene or inappropriate
• in violation of copyright or trademark laws
• misleading or fraudulent
If such content is discovered on a website hosted by Revered Web Solutions, we reserve the right to request its removal or suspend services if necessary.
7. Removal Requests
If Revered Web Solutions receives a valid complaint or legal request regarding website content, we may:
• notify the Client
• temporarily disable the content in question
• request verification of licensing or ownership
Clients agree to cooperate with reasonable requests related to copyright or legal compliance.
8. Limitation of Liability
Revered Web Solutions acts as a website design and technical services provider.
We do not control, create, or verify all content submitted by clients.
Clients assume full responsibility for:
• the legality of website content
• copyright compliance
• music licensing
• privacy permissions
• media release approvals
Revered Web Solutions shall not be liable for claims arising from client-provided content.
9. Policy Updates
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in copyright law, media regulations, or industry practices.
The Effective Date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this policy, please contact:
Revered Web Solutions
Ringgold, Georgia
Serving churches across Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee
📞 Phone: 762-395-3018
📧 Email: [email protected]